Tuesday, 6 February 2018

With
the heavy rain that fell over the past 36 hours only ten committed
members turned up to Mareeba this morning. The ten consisted of six
ordinary members (who obviously have to get a life) and four
Committee members who were only there because they had to be. There
was some suggestion that the bad weather was only part of the reason
for the reduced attendance. This was coupled with an allegation that
Vice President Rob was circulating a rumour that my address at
Presentation would possibly exceed half an hour in length. He denies
this allegation emphatically.

Although
yesterday afternoon Rod Cade had mowed tees, etc., in the hope we
would be able to play, the overnight rain made the course unplayable
and so the game was cancelled. To add to this disappointment,
particularly for those travelling from the Cairns area, an accident
and a fallen tree created long delays on the Range road.

There
was one highlight of the day with a new Lady Member, Enid Leonard
from Mareeba, joining our organisation. A welcome is also extended
to Peter Billingham of Caloundra and Rod Turner of Dooreen, Victoria,
who both joined late last year.

As
a heads-up, in
the event of inclement weather, the Association's aim is to give
timely warning of cancellation of any
game.
This
is done, where
possible, through
the blog site and,
if practicable, by way of email.
Because of the severe and sudden nature of some weather situations
in the Far North this is not always achievable and/or
timely. In
these cases, Members should determine their own course of action.

Members
are reminded to get their teams together for the 4BBB game at Mirage
on 27th
March. We
will commence to collect names
at our next game at Gordonvale in a fortnight and this
will continue up
to about 13th
March. Those who can’t arrange a team will be accommodated by the
Committee on the day.